Summary: The Network Engineer role is a 6-month fixed-term contract focused on supporting the planning, deployment, and migration to a new Cisco-based VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN Data Center Network environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with the UK networking team, providing hands-on skills for data center build and migration, along with documentation and project reporting. The position requires attendance at the Ripon Head Office and potential travel to data center sites in Leeds and Uxbridge as needed. Flexibility in working hours may be necessary to meet project demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the implementation of Networking Low-Level Designs (LLD).
• Ensuring network components are installed and configured according to design specifications.
• Working closely with the team to develop and refine project migration plans.
• Participating in migration activities, ensuring minimal disruption to existing operations.
• Assisting in developing and executing test plans for refreshed network infrastructure.
• Ensuring proper validation of all network configurations post-migration.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any issues identified during testing or post-migration.
• Supporting with knowledge transfer into internal teams as required.
• Documenting network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps as required.
• Providing post-migration support to ensure the network operates smoothly.

Key Skills:

• Build experience for VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN DC environments utilizing Cisco NDFC and Cisco 9300 series hardware.
• CCNP Data Center or equivalent or greater.
• Practical previous DC migration experience.
• Knowledge of migrating networking services WAN, Internet, Firewalls, and load balancing.
• Experience with Cisco IOS switching and routing.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus 7k/5k/2K switching and routing.
• Experience with Cisco VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN with NDFC environments.
• Working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, ISIS implementation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with retail and distribution enterprise networks.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT